Home > News Archive > 2004 > November > Headline News > Rains, Drought Put Damper On Sweet Potato Crop (Distributed 11/19/04) As farmers work to complete harvesting this year’s sweet potato crop in Louisiana, an LSU AgCenter expert predicts overall production for 2004 will be down significantly because of a mixture of excessive rains and drought conditions. LSU AgCenter’s Poinsettia Open House Set For Dec. 9-10 (Distributed 11/19/04) The LSU AgCenter has scheduled its 2004 Poinsettia Open House for Dec. 9-10 on the campus in Baton Rouge. Louisiana 4-H’ers Named National Champions At Poultry, Egg Conference (Distributed 11/23/04) Five Louisiana 4-H’ers were among those winning national championship honors last week in Louisville, Ky. Artificial Breeding On Horizon For Aquaculture Industries (Distributed 11/24/04) A half-century-old practice used to produce superior cattle is on the threshold of contributing to improved production in aquaculture thanks to research at the LSU AgCenter.  more articles... Experts Predict Lower Pecan Crop, Higher Prices (Distributed 11/03/04) Rains in May and June seem to have hampered Louisiana’s 2004 pecan crop, and September hurricanes on the Gulf Coast greatly reduced the crop in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. LSU AgCenter On-Farm Demonstration Programs Enhanced (Distributed 11/05/04) Thanks to LSU AgCenter faculty, farmers this year can use data collected from the largest on-farm demonstration trials ever conducted in Louisiana to select what they plant next year. Tomato Shortage Means Higher Prices For Producers (Distributed 11/05/04) "Lucky is the tomato grower who has tomatoes for sale now," said Dr. H.Y. Hanna of the LSU AgCenter. Experts Say Water Quality Big Challenge For Nursery Businesses (Distributed 11/05/04) The quality of water, not the quantity, is a problem for anyone who considers venturing into the nursery business in Louisiana. Plant Materials Conference Set For Dec. 2 In Baton Rouge (Distributed 11/10/04) "Green industry" professionals will have a chance to learn the latest about plants available for use in the state at the 10th annual Louisiana Plant Materials Conference Dec. 2. Dangerous Soybean Rust Found In Louisiana (Distributed 11/10/04) A costly and potentially devastating plant disease has been discovered in Louisiana – its first occurrence in the United States, officials confirmed Tuesday. Forage, Grassland Council Schedules Annual Meeting Dec. 10 In Alexandria (Distributed 11/12/04) The Louisiana Forage and Grassland Council will address several different aspects of forage production at its 2004 annual conference Dec. 10 in Alexandria. LSU AgCenter Expert Says Hunting Safely Is Top Priority (Distributed 11/12/04) With hunting season in full swing, an LSU AgCenter expert says it’s a good time to remember that safety should be everyone’s top priority. Horse Industry Representatives Meet, Look For Unity (Distributed 11/15/04) "We have to become a business," Diana Boudreaux of Abbeville said of the Louisiana horse industry, stressing, "We have to come together." Scientists Verify More Soybean Disease In Louisiana (Distributed 11/16/04) Three of four samples tested from an inspection tour in Louisiana Thursday (Nov. 11) were confirmed as Asian soybean rust, a potentially devastating plant disease, today (Nov. 16) by officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More...